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G354 BRU

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,563 mi
Last recorded53,563 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG354 BRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 53,563 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 53,358 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 45,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 32,503 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 32,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 19,127 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 19,127 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 16,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 16,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive on 5.7% max allowed 3.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle over 50% imbalance .off side low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear over 50% imbalance on parking brake . offside rear low effort

Pass 2 Sep 2020 12,696 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 12,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive on 7.5% max permitted 3.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill repaired with filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer repaired with filler & silver foil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 11,749 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 11,004 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 10,187 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 9,418 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 8,813 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 7,951 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 7,170 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 5,623 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 4,145 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 2,899 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 2,118 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 99,871 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 95,926 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 91,672 miles

slight rust on sill seams

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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G354 BRU is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1989 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G354 BRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G354 BRU registered?

G354 BRU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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